Kids Book Index
Lesley Gibbes
Fizz is a lap dog with a determined ambition: he wants to become a police dog. He is brave, clever, and fast, yet he does not look like the kind of dog people expect for that role. This first series story follows Fizz’s desire to prove himself as a dog detective and police dog.
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The Hawk of the Castle: A Story of Medieval FalconryDanna SmithAt a medieval castle, a young girl accompanies her father, the castle’s falconer, as they prepare a goshawk for a training flight. She introduces the equipment used in falconry, including the glove, hood, and bells, before the bird demonstrates its hunting abilities. The fictional narrative alternates with informational and technical background about the practice of medieval falconry, with further reading and an index included.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
This is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids from around the WorldMatt Lamothe, illustrated by Matt LamotheAn illustrated account observes ordinary days in the lives of seven children living in seven countries: Russia, Peru, Iran, Italy, Uganda, Japan, and India. The pictures add fine detail to these daily portraits. Two of the children’s activities are named: Kei in Japan plays Freeze Tag, and Daphine in Uganda enjoys jumping rope. Together, the book places everyday childhood experiences in different parts of the world.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers’ MarketMichelle SchaubTwo friends and their dogs spend a day at an urban farmers’ market, moving among stands filled with fruits and vegetables. A sequence of poems follows what they encounter there: people to meet, foods to eat, and produce on display. The collection also touches on how food is grown, connecting the market’s offerings with their origins. Mixed-media illustrations accompany this visit to the busy market.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details